Manila traffic unit closes Roxas Boulevard for 2 fun run events

Roxas Boulevard INQUIRER PHOTO / LEO M. SABANGAN II.

Motorists who will be visiting or passing by Manila via Roxas Boulevard were advised to find alternative routes as two simultaneous fun run events are scheduled to take place this weekend, the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MDTEU) announced Friday.

Traffic officials said Roxas Boulevard will be closed to motorists as the long bay view stretch will be utilized as run run routes on Saturday and Sunday.

The Philippine Red Cross will hold on Saturday a fun run dubbed as “Million Volunteer Run 4,” which will necessitate the closure of the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from Katigbak Drive to Pres. Quirino Avenue starting 4 a.m., the MDTEU said in a statement.

On Sunday, supporters of the late artist Francis Magalona will hold the “Remembering Francis Magalona Fun Run: One True Filipino Artist.” The southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from Katigbak Drive to P. Ocampo Street will be closed starting 3 a.m.

All vehicles coming from Bonifacio Drive toward the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard must turn left to P. Burgos Avenue.

Those coming from three Manila bridges—Jones, McArthur, Quezon—going to the closed area shall go straight to Taft Avenue.

Those traveling the westbound lane of P. Burgos Ave., must turn right to Bonifacio Drive or make a U-turn to the eastbound lane of P. Burgos Avenue.

All vehicles traveling westbound lane of TM Kalaw Street going to Roxas Boulevard, shall turn left to MH del Pilar Street.

Those traveling westbound lane of U.N Avenue, going to Roxas Boulevard shall turn left to MH del Pilar Street or utilize Roxas Boulevard service road.

Those going to and from Manila Ocean Park/H20 Hotel and Manila Hotel must use Katigbak Drive as access road.

On Sunday, all vehicles traveling westbound lane of Pres. Quirino Avenue shall turn left to Adriatico Street.

All vehicles traveling westbound lane of P Ocampo Street shall turn left to F.B. Harrison Street. /jpv